I think it was mid-60's. It was the original motor that was offered in the
GTO. You may have to take and old one in and visually cross match it to
something. A good engine rebuilder might be able to help you. Good luck.
Kevin Lake
56 GMC Suburban/napco
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> From: jvanho01@tir.com
> To: Kevin Lake <lakek@oit.edu>; jvanho01@tir.com; oletrucks
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Rocker Arm Studs
> Date: Thursday, May 27, 1999 3:25 AM
>
> Thanks Kevin, I already checked with Kanter and they don't have. I am
starting
> with some of the local hot rod shops in the area, with no success so far.
What
> year(s) was the 389ci Pontiac engine?
>
> Jim V.
>
> At 10:25 PM 5/26/99 Wednesday -0700, Kevin Lake wrote:
> >Check with Kanter Automotive, sorry I don't have an address because all
of
> >my stuff is packed for moving. Kanter carries a lot of parts and
rebuild
> >stuff for the Pontiac/GMC motors. You might also check with the Pontiac
> >specialty places, they should use the same rocker arm studs. You might
> >also check the Hot Rod shops, I think the 389ci Pontiac may (not sure)
use
> >the same studs. Good luck.
> >
> >Kevin Lake
> >56 GMC Suburban/napco
> >
> >----------
> >> From: jvanho01@tir.com
> >> To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >> Subject: [oletrucks] Rocker Arm Studs
> >> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 6:22 PM
> >>
> >> I have checked just about everywhere I know to check and have not been
> >> successful in locating replacement rocker arm studs for my 58 V8 GMC
> >> engine. These would be screw in type rather than pressed in. Also,
they
> >> are hollow from the bottom side with a side hole to oil the rocker
arm.
> >> Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >>
> >> Jim V. - '58 GMC Suburban Carrier Pickup V8 Automatic
> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
>
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